The Energon Pub

[Fires_Of_Inferno]

You know, Hasbro really doesn't need to make updated versions of Sunstreaker and Sideswipe. The Universe ones are perfect! The only reason I would want new ones is if I got a hold of the Masterpiece Sideswipe, but then they'd need to make Masterpiece Sunstreaker and sell them as a pair.

Picture from my review of Sunstreaker on Twitter!
https://twitter.com/QuickToyReviews

[william-james88]

BTW, will you take the plunge and try to get one of those Encore G1 Fortmax on clearance off BBTS before it's too late?

id suggest waiting for boxing day "dec 26th). i got mine last year for 220 i think?

BBTS is not Canadian and will never make a Boxing day sale. Also, on Black Friday, the price remained the same. So, 240$US plus 50-75$US of shipping (plus CAN25$ custom fees) is the best price he's ever gonna get.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

In my humble opinion, if you have to chose between him and Gen Metroplex, I'd say go for G1 Fortmax. He feel way more solid and massive, is loaded with play features, and his transformation is way more complete than "I'm sitting down" Metroplex. He also work very well with Cyberverse figures.

Also, it's freking FORTMAX. What more can I add?

The price isn't bad for what I am getting, but it is still very expensive and our dollar is worst now than it's been in my adult life (hence, since I have had money to spend). I can content myself with the decent (and unlikely) deal I got on Predaking from Walmart and with using G1 Scorponok as a playset for my cyberverse figures (good suggestion from Cobotron). All to say, I spent a lot of money this year on these toys (Bought Platinum Predaking and MP 10 the same week) and 356$ canadian could really be used elsewhere. But thanks for letting me know he was on clearance, there was a time when I might have bought it.

Also, you'll need to explain that sponge bob picture. Is it a smug face or is he looking at something delicious? Regardless, I remember you once told me you werent really a G1 guy aside from God Ginrai. Oh and I would much sooner spend 100$ on God Ginrai than 350$ on Fort Max (just to give you an idea of my priorities).

[prjkt]

GF came home with a pair of reindeer toys.

First thing I thought of was this

[william-james88]

And Kanrabat, in response to my lack of G1 accessories, Predaking does come with a bunch and quite a few G1s are compatible with those and other weapons released these days.
For example, it's so great that Generations released a Caliburst action master, now my G1 Slugslinger and he can be reunited.




Also, here are some fun pics using the MP Scale:

[-Kanrabat-]

Your G1 OP still need to be completely fisted though.
Wait, that came out wrong...

BTW, I wonder if Brainstorm's headmaster is compatible with G1 figures?

[william-james88]

Your G1 OP still need to be completely fisted though.
Wait, that came out wrong...

BTW, I wonder if Brainstorm's headmaster is compatible with G1 figures?

It's not. It uses a different insertion mechanism. That also came out wrong.

[Cyberpath]

Climb on!

The finishing blow. (Kind of wish I had Lockdown now.)

Love this figure.

Ever think to yourself "man, I love Transformers!" A warrior, a car and a puzzle, all in the same toy.

[Va'al]

Still faffing about.

One soon to belong to craggy.


One belonging to my brother.


I need to find a way of fixing my phone camera, or remember to bring around my actual camera when I leave the house.

[shajaki]

@ prjkt's reindeer ride

[william-james88]

Green TRex Grimlock from RID

[Va'al]

[-Kanrabat-]

Green TRex Grimlock from RID

Clever!

[william-james88]

I have been meaning to put this group together for a while to replicate this intro line up:

[shajaki]

WJ that grimlock is brilliant!

[william-james88]

WJ that grimlock is brilliant!

Thanks!!!!!! I was goofing around with Landfill and I saw that when Grimlock's weapon is revealed, the result looks like a t-rex head. That was enough to get me going. Next stop for this pic: things you didnt know your transformer could do.

[Fires_Of_Inferno]

I really like the idea of a Transformer the size of a Battleship. More so than a bird the size of a battleship!

Pic is from my review of Sonar, on Twitter!
https://twitter.com/QuickToyReviews

[Noideaforaname]

I still kick myself for not buying Depth Charge back in the day (don't really like Sonar's colors).

On the other hand, he really isn't in scale with anyone. Seriously, we did the math a few years back and, well:

Boats are big.

[Cobotron]

MAN!
Sometimes the forums auto-reply function drops me from a thread.
I've been missing out on all the hi-jinx in here all day.

Metroplex's steed.
Bumble Bee's piggy back.

WillyJ your G1s look awesome with their new stickers. Slugslinger looks AWESOME!
Love the dino mode on RID Grimy

Your G1 OP still need to be completely fisted though.
Wait, that came out wrong...

It uses a different insertion mechanism. That also came out wrong.

Cyberpath - I hate movie stuff, but I have been interested in Galvatron for a while. Picked him up on sale this weekend and can't stop playing with him. I was 82% sold on him. Your pictures cranked it up to 99%, and the sale sealed the deal. Thanks man.
Huffer's Uncle

[william-james88]

Thanks Cobotron, I am really pleased with how my Slugslinger turned out.

And though I am not a fan of movie toys much either, I must admit this was a fun line to collect. Here are all the Dinobot Transformer toys (Deluxe, Voyager and later Leader) from the Age of Extinction toy line.








And Now Grimlock vs Silver Knight Optimus!

[Arctorro]

Is it possible to remove those stupid red spikes from Sludge (or whatever they are calling him now) without using a knife? They are the only thing stopping me from buying him.

Well, that, and waiting for a discount

[william-james88]

Is it possible to remove those stupid red spikes from Sludge (or whatever they are calling him now) without using a knife? They are the only thing stopping me from buying him.

Well, that, and waiting for a discount

I dont think so. They are non detachable. He is a great figure though, we dont get sauropods often. I was aprehensive too but he is becoming one of my favourites from the line. A good and satisfying transformation and a kick ass alt mode.

[triKlops]

@Noideaforaname

Great size comparison pic.
Don't know how i missed it before but its definitely going in the files.

[Arctorro]

I dont think so. They are non detachable. He is a great figure though, we dont get sauropods often. I was aprehensive too but he is becoming one of my favourites from the line. A good and satisfying transformation and a kick ass alt mode.

Hmmm... you may have just sold me on him, even at full price

we dont get sauropods often

This is exactly why I want him. Not only is he a sauropod, but a Brachiosaurus!!! Also planning to get Snarl.

Decided to post a pic to keeps things slightly on topic.


I really like Slash and will pick up a couple more if I can swing it, always wanted my own Deinonychus pack!

[Fires_Of_Inferno]

I still kick myself for not buying Depth Charge back in the day (don't really like Sonar's colors).

On the other hand, he really isn't in scale with anyone. Seriously, we did the math a few years back and, well:

Boats are big.

Well, he's in scale with Metroplex!

[-Kanrabat-]

Strafe: